
- BGG rank
- BGG #4
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Gloomhaven
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage is an expansion for Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles released in 2021 for 2 players, 15–60 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction.
As the symbiotic story arc continues, Carnage rules! In this second instalment of Vs.System 2PCG, Carnage will bring an unthinkable level of brutality and chaos to the world of Vs System. Carnage is sure to make your deck stronger with his terrifying talents but at what cost? This expansion includes 1 Rulesheet and 55 cards including Carnage and his symbiote villains.
Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage is 15–60 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage belongs to these categories: Fighting. Its main mechanics are Deck Construction. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Vs. System 2PCG: Symbiotes – Maximum Carnage as an expansion for Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles to use it. Check that your edition of Vs System 2PCG: The Marvel Battles is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.